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The integrated automation solution will manage end-to-end production in the pulp industry — from the woodyard to the baling line — from a single control room

The touch and gesture development kit allows designers to easily integrate 2D and 3D solutions in their applications.

The global terminal LCD display market was worth US$13.09 bn in 2014 and is expected to reach US$18.50 bn by 2022, expanding at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2015 to 2022

By Bill Lydon, Editor The event was described as a showcase of the latest advances in manufacturing and industrial automation enabled by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). Here are a few notable new products introduced by Rockwell Automation.

This extraordinary engineering feat was achieved by slicing the ship in half by following a line marked out with accurate sandblasting and disconnecting over15,000 electric cables. The Movicon software to used to help synchronize moving and lifting operations and stability control of the two halves.

Cornerstone provide SCADA/HMI software solutions in the southeast Unites States

eTOP Series 500 HMIs come with a choice of certifications and approvals that make them the solution of choice for all requirements.

SCE&G selected PAS PowerGraphiX to improve operator situation awareness with High Performance HMI (HPHMI) graphics.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The Ignition Community Conference 2015 introduced Ignition version 7.8, while highlighting some major MES features. Ignition MES modules seamlessly integrate with Ignition HMI/SCADA - all leveraging cross-platform compatibility, unlimited free clients, robust out-of-the-box SQL database support, and fast installation.

ICL Brasil will use the Experion Orion Console as well as Honeywell’s Universal I/O technology to modernize its production facility in Cajati, near Sao Paulo.

NEXCOM and InduSoft partner to enlarge and improve the quality of automation offerings to the market, streamline the configuration process, and simplify deployment for end users.

The global human machine interface (HMI) market is expected to expand at a steady CAGR of 10.4% from 2013 to 2019 and reach a value of US$5,579.3 million.

Using the right HMI/SCADA system can significantly reduce unplanned downtime or unexpected delays, while simultaneously improving efficiency and safety.

The project that ECS built on Inductive Automation’s Ignition software helped a customer manage materials used as ingredients in a complex batch manufacturing process.

Graphite HMI operator panels have been tested to meet ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) standards.

Elipse Software controls cooling and power distribution systems at Petrobras’s Cenpes, one of the largest oil research centers in the world.

Twelve Barco F12 WUXGA projectors provide operators with a lifelike, high-resolution environment in which to practice intricate drilling set-ups.

With the groov Action Plan, an Opto 22 engineer works closely with a groov customer to understand project objectives, define requirements, and design the operator interface. Price: $2995.

Automation Fair runs November 18-19, 2015 at McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL USA

Automation Supply will cover Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Nevada and the Country of Mexico.